21 Days of Wonder: Reflection
The wonders of God surround you. Prayerfully spend some time reflecting on those things that prevent you from awakening to the wonders of God. Write them down, and then ask God to remove those obstacles that prevent you from experiencing him more. Ask God to make you...
21 Days of Wonder: Beauty
Throughout the day, look for wonder through a camera lens. Snap a picture on your phone or break out your camera to capture an image of God’s beauty, grace, love, peace, and joy. When you start looking, you may find examples all around you! Let’s encourage each other...
The 21 Days of Wonder Challenge
As followers of Jesus, we have the opportunity to live each day in wild amazement of God. If we pay attention, we can begin discovering the wonders all around us—those moments of spiritual awakening that spark our curiosity to know God more. For the next 21-Days we’re...
How to Radiate Christ to Those Around You
Breathing life begins with the simplest of action: 1. See someone. Really see. As you reach out and interact, offer your full attention to whoever is in front of you. 2. Listen to someone. Really listen. Give someone the gift of your presence—your fully present,...
Saving Savvy: An Interview with @FaithfulProv
This week, I am giving away THREE copies of Saving Savvy: Smart and Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending in Half and Raise Your Standard of Living and Giving by Kelly Hancock. Just a few years ago, Kelly Hancock was a top-performing sales rep for a Fortune 500 company. But...
Does Listening to An Audiobook Yield the Same Benefits As Reading a Book?
I have several pastor friends who quit reading. Not completely. But if I recommend a book, they respond, “Is that available as an audiobook?” They tout the benefits of audiobooks. Listening to a book allows them to multi-task. The daily commute becomes an opportunity...
5 Secrets to Building a Small Group You Can Be Proud Of
Organizing a small group can be daunting and discouraging, especially as you gaze with longing upon other great groups and wonder how yours can ever look like theirs. Building a life-changing small group doesn't need to be overwhelming. With a little push in the right...
A Sweet Woman Asked Me For Prayer…Why I Said “No!”
A sweet woman taking a group through The Sacred Echo DVD Bible Study recently emailed me. She’d never led a Bible study before, and this was a big step for her. The woman asked me to pray that she didn’t disappoint or fail or look ridiculous and fumble over her...
Which Bible Study is Right For Your Small Group?
Which Bible study is right for your and your group? We wanted to provide an easy breakdown of these Bible studies and highlight the focus of each study as you prayerfully consider which of the studies are best for your group during the upcoming year. All of these...
Sunday Stills & An Invitation On A Trip of A Lifetime
If you've been reading Wonderstruck, you know some time ago we went on an amazing adventure through the Scottish Highlands. My friend, Joel Malm of Summit Leaders, and I recently dreamed up a new pray-for-pixie-dust getaway. This time we're going to a place I've only...
